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ABB, the world leader in the manufacture and design of high quality switches, presents the new Step series. With over 100 years experience manufacturing switches, ABB has dedicated all its experience to ensuring that the Step series offers the Aesthetics and Quality that raise the level of basic switch range for the Home Electrical Equipment. 55
A step forward in ergonomics and quality With unbeatable value. A Step forward in switch technology and design. The Step series has two outstanding finishes that reinforce the elegance of the range and its consistency with modern trends in design and decoration with a switch for the 21st century. ABB is committed to the future and taking a step forward in the offer of switch ranges. Features The frame of Step is generously sized at 112 x 80.5 mm to compensate for any imperfections when fitting boxes to walls. The blue LED in the horizontal window of the pilot light switches has an innovative design that reduces energy consumption and increases its life cycle. A step forward in useful life and energy efficiency. 56
A step forward in design. The finishes of the Step series are modern, bright and innovative; White, Black, Silver, Champagne and Wenge in line with the most refined trends in decoration. 01 02 03 04 05 Step finishes 01 White 02 Black 03 Silver 04 Champagne 05 Wenge 57
Ease of installation and robustness The secret of installing/mounting switches well lies in their structure. The Step series offers a wide number of advantages for installation. ABB has created the first plastic mounting plate that guarantees that the mechanisms and plate are fixed firmly throughout the life of the product. In order to simplify the work and reduce installation time, ABB has developed new front-loading mechanisms that ensure safe assembly and exceptional steadiness during the life of the product. Solutions that make the task easier, safer and faster. A step forward in convenience, quality and safety for installation. Automatic connection CLICK! 1. Strip about 14 mm of cable and introduce in the terminal. 2. Press the pusher and insert the cable. 3. Release the pusher and check the fastening. To disconnect the cable, press the pusher again from up and down. 58
Step has a high-strength and high-rigidity reinforced mounting plate. With an exclusive system for fixing the mechanisms that prevents them from sinking or moving over time. Robust and compact mechanisms That are inserted from the front, intuitively, simply and without interference. The exclusive Step guiding system also allows the mechanisms to be extracted from the front without taking the mounting plate apart from the wall. We have reduced the depth of the mechanism to make wiring easier. A step forward in easy installation. Frames The frames are fitted with 3-position saw tooth clips that allow the height of the plate to be adjusted by up to 3 mm. The clips have 8 locking positions (2 per clip) to ensure that the switches and frames can be fitted independently of any unevenness or imperfection on the wall. 59
A step forward for safer features CLICK! The Step rocker switches are connected at the back, creating a safety gap between the wires of the mechanisms. A step forward in safety. Ergonomic mechanisms with large 40 x 22 mm key. The connectors of the mechanisms allow the use of flexible cable of up to 12 A and wires of up to 10 A. In the Step series, all the sockets have a real childproof protection, guaranteeing the safety, especially of children, in the most adverse conditions and complying with IEC-608841. Easy installation The mounting plate can be centred and leveled by the slots at the sides of the plate, position it correctly, however the pre-installation is done. The raw material, exclusivily used by ABB, has the highest thermal, mechanical and electrical resistance available on the market for a basic range, always ensuring the maximum safety of our installations. These high-performance materials guarantee a perfect installation of the mechanisms. Holes to level the adapter plate. Reinforced fixings to secure the mechanisms. Slots to move the adapter plate up and down to be able to center right the cover plate. 60
Step Composition Step Switch Mounting plate Mechanism Frame Composition Step Socket outlet Mounting plate Mechanism Frame Insertable mechanisms 1 module - Robust, compact mechanisms that are inserted in the mounting plate from the front intuitively, simply and without interference. The exclusive Step guide system also allows mechanisms to be extracted from the front without having to dismantle the mounting plate. We have reduced the depth of the mechanism to make wiring easier. A step forward for easy installation. - The Step rocker switches are connected at the back, ensuring a safety gap between the mechanism wiring. A step forward in safety. - Thinner mechanism, only 21 mm height, leaving more space for the wire connections. switches switch N4101.A 10 AX ; 127 V~ - 250 V~ switch 2-way N4102.A 10 AX ; 127 V~ - 250 V~ Intermediate switch N4110.A 10 AX ; 127 V~ - 250 V~ 61
Step Push buttons Socket outlets Push button with bell symbol N4104.A 10 A ; 127 V~ - 250 V~ Socket outlet 2P Euro- American N4135 16 A ; 250 V~ s switches with indicator lamp Various switch N4101.3A 10 AX ; 127 V~ - 250 V~ Blanking plate N4100 switch 2-way N4102.3A 10 AX ; 127 V~ - 250 V~ With blue LED Push buttons with indicator lamps Cable outlet N4107 Push button with bell symbol N4104.3A 10 A ; 127 V~ - 250 V~ With blue LED Socket outlets Buzzer N4119 8 VA ; 127 V~ - 250 V~ Tone dimming by an screw. Acoustic power at 1m: 75dB Nema type socket outlet 2P+T N4128 15 A ; 250 V~ Childproof 62
Step Telephone outlets Telephone outlet with 4 contacts N4117 RJ11 with 4 contacts, category 3. Connection without screws. Comply with FCC, part 68, F. TV oultets TV simple plug N4150.7 Socket for installation in star connection (without resistance EOL). Communication connectors TV outlet N4150 Threaded connector. F type Universal data connection box with 8 contacts, category 5E (improved) UTP N4118.5 Frequency rate: 1-160 M Hz. Transmission rate: 1,2 6b. sec. In compliance with FCC part 68, subpart, F. Universal data connection box with 8 contacts, category 6 (improved) UTP N4118.6 Frequency rate: 1-160 M Hz. Transmission rate: 1,2 6b. sec. In compliance with FCC part 68, subpart, F. Rotary dimmer Step rotary dimmers allow you to adjust the brightness of light, create lighting ambiences for every occasion: watching TV, reading in the dining room or watching a presentation. They also save energy by reducing the brightness. Rotary dimmer 1 module N4160.E 230 V~ ; 50 Hz. 60-500 W Overload and short circuit protection by means of a thermal fuse not rearmable. 63
Step Switches Socket outlets switch 1P N4201.A 10 AX ; 110-127 V~ ; 250 V~ Duplex socket outlet 2P+T N4338 16 A ; 250 V~ Child protection switch 2P-way N4202.A 10 AX ; 110-127 V~ ; 250 V~ Light switches Duplex socket outlet 2P+T N4328 15 A ; 127-250 V~ ; 50-60 Hz Child protection switch 1P N4201.3A 10 AX ; 110-127 V~ ; 250 V~ switch 2-way N4202.3A 10 AX ; 110-127 V~ ; 250 V~ SCHUKO socket outlet shuttered N4288 16 A ; 230 V~ With a safety system to avoid direct accidental contact. Protection class: IP21 64
Step Rectangular frames Frames 4 x 4 Frame 1 module N4371.1 Frame with plastic mounting plate. 112 x 80,5 mm. With box nº 499.3 Frame 1 + 1 module N4671.1 117 x 130 mm Frame 2 modules N4372.1 Frame with plastic mounting plate. 112 x 80,5 mm. With box nº 499.3 Frame 2 + 2 modules N4672.2 117 x 130 mm Frame 2 modules N4372.2 Frame with plastic mounting plate. 112 x 80,5 mm. With box nº 499.3 Frame 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 modules N4672.4 117 x 130 mm Frame 3 modules N4373.1 Frame with plastic mounting plate. 112 x 80,5 mm. With box nº 499.3 Frame 3 + 3 modules N4673.6 117 x 130 mm Blanking plate N4370 The plate can be mounted on a chasis. With pre-cut for wires. Blanking plate N4670 The plate can be mounted on a chasis. With pre-cut for wires. 65